DELICIOUS Oat Scone Recipe

Hi all! I know that it has been a while since we have posted. I just recently made these scones again and forgot how easy they are and how GREAT it is to have these in the freezer and be able to just pop them in the oven. Enjoy!!

Oat Scones
Mix the following together in Kitchen Aid mixer, using “paddle” attachment.
2 cups Whole-wheat flour
1 ¼ cups White (unbleached) flour
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 ½ cups dry Oatmeal
1 cup dried Cherries or Blueberries (I use Costco “Crasins”)

Make certain the plastic shield is in place on your K.A. mixer.
Remove Unsalted Butter from frig and slice into thin pieces.
Gradually add:10 oz. Cold Unsalted Butter

When it’s well mixed and looks like moist meal,
Add:2/3 cup cold Buttermilk.

As it’s mixing, it will gradually come away from sides of the bowl & the motor will slow down. (It should be well mixed by this time)

Place a long narrow piece of parchment-paper on the counter, scraping dough on it to make a Log shape rectangle of aprx. 16” long X 3 ½” tall X 1 ½” high.
Take a sharp knife and gently “score” the top so that you have aprx. 13 triangle pieces (larger or smaller, depending on the size YOU want).

Slip a cookie sheet under the paper (with the dough) and place in freezer for 15 to 20 minutes (any longer and you will have a very difficult time cutting it). After this time, the dough will be slightly firm. Remove it to a cutting board and cut completely through with a smooth, sharp Chef’s knife (where formerly scored).

Take each piece, firming up any loose edges and place the scones into a gallon-size Ziploc bag. Place sealed bag in freezer, at least overnight. (Can be frozen for at least a month or longer).

When ready to bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place frozen scones* on cookie sheet (I prefer Air-bake type pans, so they don’t get over-baked on bottom).
Bake 30 minutes (depending on oven) until only slightly browned on edges.

*I’ve never done this but just before baking, you can brush scones with heavy cream and add sanding sugar or possibly sliced almonds on top.